time for some Java

reelbigfishreelbigfish Boston, MA Member
edited April 2006 in Internet & Media
Hey guys. It looks like my job is steering me in the direction of java. Any recommedations on books or online courses? Thanks for any info.

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  • MiracleManSMiracleManS Chambersburg, PA Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    What have you programmed in before? If you've done any C or C++ programming in Java will almost be old hat aside from a few changes with class interaction.
  • reelbigfishreelbigfish Boston, MA Member
    edited March 2006
    So far I have learned C, C++, Perl, Tcl/TK and Awk. I have gotten a bit into it, and it is pretty much old hat. Just a few quirks here and there. Not a bad language though. Thought I recommend getting the newest books. A friend gave me a book to use, and everything is the same except they change the way arrays work since the book was published. Thanks miracleman.
  • lightninlightnin
    edited March 2006
    I always pimp this book for people learning java.

    http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&isbn=0130333700&TXT=Y&itm=11

    java, java, java by ralph morelli. i used it as a textbook and reference for a long time. covers a lot of basics, but doesnt touch on the newer generics found in java. still a great book for learning, imho.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2006
    Hey lightnin! Long time no see :)
  • lightninlightnin
    edited March 2006
    haha yeah man it's been *forever* since i've been on here. past year has been an interesting journey. cool to see a LOT of familiar names though... i'll be posting more now that things have slowed down a bit ;)
  • dawinnerdawinner Osgood, OH
    edited March 2006
    I believe there is a boog called "Big Java" you could take a look at it.. or what does anybody else say about it.
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited April 2006
    Lol Dan, I was like I think Norge had a 'Big Java' book. Then I looked at the name and knew why it shounded familiar.
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